Common Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Linked to Lower Risk of Vision-Threatening Diabetic Retinopathy in Type 2 Diabetes

Common Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Linked to Lower Risk of Vision-Threatening Diabetic Retinopathy in Type 2 Diabetes

A large retrospective cohort study suggests that cetirizine, ibuprofen, and prednisone use in adults with type 2 diabetes is associated with significantly reduced incidence of diabetic macular edema and proliferative diabetic retinopathy, highlighting anti-inflammatory pathways as potential targets for prevention.
Advancing SGLT Inhibitor Use for Heart and Kidney Protection in Type 1 Diabetes: Opportunities and Challenges

Advancing SGLT Inhibitor Use for Heart and Kidney Protection in Type 1 Diabetes: Opportunities and Challenges

This article reviews expert perspectives on the efficacy and safety of SGLT inhibitors for cardiovascular and renal disease in type 1 diabetes, outlines translational insights from type 2 diabetes data, and proposes a roadmap for regulatory approval and clinical implementation focusing on surrogate endpoints and diabetic ketoacidosis risk mitigation.